In recent years, the sand ceremony has come to replace the more traditional unity candle ceremony during the wedding service. Originally, during sand ceremonies the bride and groom would toss handfuls of sand together into the wind. The concept was that the sand was now combined and unable to be separated, symbolizing unity and eternity. Today, … [Read more...]
A Winter Wonderland
So many "something blues" in this winter wedding theme! COLORS: Wintery blues and silver. Let the winter season be your guide in choosing the right blues and silver. FLOWERS: Hydrangeas in white & various shades of blue. Your bouquet can include white and light blue flowers while your bridesmaids' bouquets incorporate darker blue … [Read more...]
Who needs something blue?
Wedding season is coming soon! Do you have your something blue? Here are some "hot items" we found at AmericanBridal.com. Blue Keri Earrings: If you want a subtle but fashionable "something blue," these charming earrings are a great choice! Blue Leilani Pearl Necklace: Pearls are in! And if you are looking for something more fashion-forward … [Read more...]
A January Wedding!
Did you know only 4.7% of weddings in the US are in January? That makes it the least popular month for tying the knot! But we think that a January wedding is a fabulous idea! Vendors that rely on wedding season are struggling in January. I mean, they are getting only 4.7% of their business that month! So if there is a time when those businesses … [Read more...]
Are you a BRIDEZILLA?
Are you the picture of the perfect bride, or do you make everyone want to run and hide? [quiz=2] … [Read more...]
Tips for Getting the Groom Involved
TOP 5 WAYS TO GET THE GROOM INTERESTED IN WEDDING PLANNING Most men are simply not going to be as excited about or interested in planning a wedding! So for you brides-to-be, here are some tips for getting your honey involved. Let him be in total control of something. One thing that may turn off a groom-to-be from even talking about the … [Read more...]
How to Budget for a $10,000 Wedding!
Here is a sample budget for an average priced wedding! Budget: $10,000 Ceremony venue: $300 Reception venue: $800 Officiant: $100 Florist: $700 Caterer/Food: $1500 DJ: $800 Wedding dress & alterations: $700 Suit/Tux: 150 Bride & Groom Accessories: $400 Cake: $200 Photographer: $1000 Videographer: … [Read more...]
First Dance Question
Dear Tinka, My fiancé and I can’t decide on a first dance song. He wants “You and Me” by Lifehouse, and I want “You Had Me From Hello” by Kenny Chesney. We have been arguing about this since we started planning our wedding in October, and neither of us is budging. I like “You and Me,” but for some reason, I just picture us dancing … [Read more...]
Why Should I Hire A Wedding Videographer?
TOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER! The video quality of a DVD never fades over time. It used to be that couples would have their weddings filmed on VHS tapes and only be able to enjoy them for a few years before the integrity of the tape began to fade. Now, you can rest assured that you will be able to relive the events of … [Read more...]
